Late Pre-Spawn, Early Spawn

[aharris]

Hey guys, the local lake I fish here in SC has water temps ranging from 57-63 degrees. The water is affected by two nuclear plants which make the water a little warmer than normal. Im assuming the bass are in a late pre-spawn/early spawn stage. Would my best bet be to either stay in shallow water, or stick with the seconday points which offer a little deeper water this weekend? We actually caught a few bass in 20-25 feet of water last weekend, and that just really threw me off my game plan. Im pretty sure that they're not locked on to any beds yet, but with 80 degree days this past week, Im guessing it wont be long. Any tips as far as baits and what you guys would look for would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[Catt]

There's more to the spawn than just water temperature! As far deep water when anglers are beating bank during the spawn on Toledo Bend I'm off shore sticking Hawgs that have seen a bank.

[WRB]

The beginning of the transition from pre spawn to spawn is evident when you see males near bed sites and females cruising, neither holding on beds. Bass can and do bed as deep as you can see the bottom, the depth of good light. The larger bass stage or hold in deep water and move up to spawn, then move back.

As Catt mentioned; why not fish where the larger bass are most of the time, year around.

Tom

PS; Catt; haven't read a reply from you in months, is everything OK?

[Bass-minded]

Cotton Cordell poppers in late evening and Zoom 4" mini lizards watermelon flavor( Texas-rigged) are the way to go.